Medical Terminology – Endocrine System—Chapter 14

Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose?

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Aldosterone

• Insulin

• Androgen

The “master gland” that regulates other glands is called the:

• Thyroid

• Pineal

• Pituitary

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal

Which of the following glands regulates metabolism?

• Pineal

• Pancreas

• Parathyroid

• Adrena

• Thyroid

A state of equilibrium in the internal environment of the body is called:

• Cretinism

• Homeostasis

• Glycogenesis

• Hirsutism

• Metabolism

The combining form adren/o means:

• Parathyroid glands

• Adrenal glands

• Adenoids

• Thyroid gland

• Thymus gland

The combining form calc/o means:

• Carbon dioxide

• Calcaneum

• Carbonate

• Calcium

• Calcine

The combining form crin/o means:

• Criminology

• Secrete

• Absorb

• Cross

• Hidden

The combining form glyc/o means:

• Milk

• Protein

• Granule

• Glue

• Sugar, sweetness

The combining form home/o means:

• Different

• Unlike

• Same, alike

• Humerus

• Sweat

The combining form thyr/o means:

• Thyroid gland

• Parathyroid gland

• Thymus gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pineal gland